Charlotte Name Meaning & Origin
/SHAR-luht/Charlotte is most likely a name of French origin.
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Name Origin
Charlotte is a feminine given name of French origin, derived as the feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'. It has been popular in French and English-speaking countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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French (European) 60% -
English (European) 30% -
American (European) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Charlotte
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 13,400 girls in the US were named Charlotte.
Growth of the name Charlotte in the US (SSA Data):
Charlotte Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.